Oakhurst-Places to go & Where to Eat
Sightseeing & Water Experience
Bass Lake is located 1 hour north of Fresno and just 17 miles from the Southern Gate to Yosemite National Park!
Bass Lake is considered a "warm water" lake with water temperatures reaching near 80 degrees during the summer months which make it ideal for swimming, boating and fishing.
Bass Lake is owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the waters of the lake are used to generate electricity, irrigate farmland in the Central Valley and for numerous recreational activities.
Pls click on the link below to know more ...
https://www.basslakechamber.com/s/Bass-Lake-Visitors-Guide-2020-v2.pdf
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Bass Lake
Bass Lake is located 1 hour north of Fresno and just 17 miles from the Southern Gate to Yosemite National Park!
Bass Lake is considered a "warm water" lake with water temperatures reaching near 80 degrees during the summer months which make it ideal for swimming, boating and fishing.
Bass Lake is owned and operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company and the waters of the lake are used to generate electricity, irrigate farmland in the Central Valley and for numerous recreational activities.
Pls click on the link below to know more ...
https://www.basslakechamber.com/s/Bass-Lake-Visitors-Guide-2020-v2.pdf
Sightseeing
Yosemite National Park is an American national park located in the western Sierra Nevada of Central California, bounded on the southeast by Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest. The park is managed by the National Park Service and covers an area of 748,436 acres and sits in four counties: centered in Tuolumne and Mariposa, extending north and east to Mono and south to Madera County. Designated a World Heritage site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes, mountains, meadows, glaciers, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness.
You may make a reservation to go inside the park in their website.
There are so many places to visit inside the yosemite Park!
https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
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Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is an American national park located in the western Sierra Nevada of Central California, bounded on the southeast by Sierra National Forest and on the northwest by Stanislaus National Forest. The park is managed by the National Park Service and covers an area of 748,436 acres and sits in four counties: centered in Tuolumne and Mariposa, extending north and east to Mono and south to Madera County. Designated a World Heritage site in 1984, Yosemite is internationally recognized for its granite cliffs, waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, lakes, mountains, meadows, glaciers, and biological diversity. Almost 95% of the park is designated wilderness.
You may make a reservation to go inside the park in their website.
There are so many places to visit inside the yosemite Park!
https://www.nps.gov/yose/index.htm
The Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees, near Yosemite’s south entrance, contains about 500 mature giant sequoia trees, perhaps the largest living things on Earth. The oldest Yosemite giant sequoia may exceed 3,000 years in age!
Among the most popular specimens in the grove is the Fallen Monarch which is made famous for an 1899 photograph of U.S. Cavalry officers on their horses up on top.
Another must-visit tree is the Bachelor and Three Graces. This beautiful cluster is a very popular spot for photos.
However, the most famous tree in the grove is the Grizzly Giant, one of the largest trees in the Mariposa Grove and, at an estimated age of 2,700 years, one of the oldest living sequoia.
Beyond the Grizzly Giant sit hundreds of lesser-visited sequoias in the upper grove including the Clothespin Tree, the Faithful Couple and the fallen Wawona Tunnel Tree. Reaching the upper grove is a longer hike with elevation gains, but well worth the exercise!
https://www.yosemite.com/what-to-do/mariposa-grove-giant-sequoias/
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Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias
4726 Mariposa Grove TrailThe Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoia Trees, near Yosemite’s south entrance, contains about 500 mature giant sequoia trees, perhaps the largest living things on Earth. The oldest Yosemite giant sequoia may exceed 3,000 years in age!
Among the most popular specimens in the grove is the Fallen Monarch which is made famous for an 1899 photograph of U.S. Cavalry officers on their horses up on top.
Another must-visit tree is the Bachelor and Three Graces. This beautiful cluster is a very popular spot for photos.
However, the most famous tree in the grove is the Grizzly Giant, one of the largest trees in the Mariposa Grove and, at an estimated age of 2,700 years, one of the oldest living sequoia.
Beyond the Grizzly Giant sit hundreds of lesser-visited sequoias in the upper grove including the Clothespin Tree, the Faithful Couple and the fallen Wawona Tunnel Tree. Reaching the upper grove is a longer hike with elevation gains, but well worth the exercise!
https://www.yosemite.com/what-to-do/mariposa-grove-giant-sequoias/
This is a must. Absolutely breathtaking. We actually never completed entire trip but was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend. Spend a day or even two enjoying the beauty of the foothills of Yosemite. What a way to spend a quiet peaceful day!
Scenic Route Highway 49
2019 CA-49This is a must. Absolutely breathtaking. We actually never completed entire trip but was absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend. Spend a day or even two enjoying the beauty of the foothills of Yosemite. What a way to spend a quiet peaceful day!
Fresno Flats Historic Village and Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Central California. Eastern Madera County is the southern end of the historic Mother Lode gold fields, but the people who settled here came not so much for gold but more to build their lives and raise their families, making their living as farmers, merchants and using the rich natural resources of the mountains.
The museum complex is built around two restored and furnished homes dating to the 1870s. Both have been designated by the State of California as Points of Historical Interest for their unique construction styles once common throughout Northern California, but virtually unknown today. They were saved from demolition, moved to Fresno Flats Historical Park and restored by the volunteers of Sierra Historic Sites Association, as were a pair of early-day one-room schools, two 19th Century jails and several other farm buildings.
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Fresno Flats Historical Park
49777 High School RdFresno Flats Historic Village and Park recaptures the flavor of 19th Century life in the Sierra Nevada foothills and mountains of Central California. Eastern Madera County is the southern end of the historic Mother Lode gold fields, but the people who settled here came not so much for gold but more to build their lives and raise their families, making their living as farmers, merchants and using the rich natural resources of the mountains.
The museum complex is built around two restored and furnished homes dating to the 1870s. Both have been designated by the State of California as Points of Historical Interest for their unique construction styles once common throughout Northern California, but virtually unknown today. They were saved from demolition, moved to Fresno Flats Historical Park and restored by the volunteers of Sierra Historic Sites Association, as were a pair of early-day one-room schools, two 19th Century jails and several other farm buildings.
Specialties
Ride the logger! The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad takes you on a ride through history aboard a genuine shay geared steam locomotive through the beautiful Sierra National Forest. Our one hour narrated excursion travels a four mile round trip and includes a stopover to enjoy the beautiful scenery and watch the locomotive crew service the engine. Daily steam trains operate seasonally April through October. "Moonlight Special" BBQ dinner trains run during the summer months on Wednesdays and Saturdays in June, July, August, and just on Saturdays in September. For a complete schedule and book your reservation, visit our website.
History
Established in 1965.
A California State Historic Landmark. Ride on a one-hour steam train excursion and learn about the local history. We are proudly operating in the Sierra National Forest.
Business website
ymsprr.com
Phone number
(559) 683-7273
Get Directions
56001 Hwy 41 Fish Camp, CA 93623
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Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
56001 CA-41Specialties
Ride the logger! The Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad takes you on a ride through history aboard a genuine shay geared steam locomotive through the beautiful Sierra National Forest. Our one hour narrated excursion travels a four mile round trip and includes a stopover to enjoy the beautiful scenery and watch the locomotive crew service the engine. Daily steam trains operate seasonally April through October. "Moonlight Special" BBQ dinner trains run during the summer months on Wednesdays and Saturdays in June, July, August, and just on Saturdays in September. For a complete schedule and book your reservation, visit our website.
History
Established in 1965.
A California State Historic Landmark. Ride on a one-hour steam train excursion and learn about the local history. We are proudly operating in the Sierra National Forest.
Business website
ymsprr.com
Phone number
(559) 683-7273
Get Directions
56001 Hwy 41 Fish Camp, CA 93623
Local Entertaintment
In 1967 a group of community members decided that Oakhurst needed something to get the tourists driving through town on their way to Yosemite National Park a reason to stop (and spend money) in our Mountain Village.
With the help of the current Chamber of Commerce, the “Golden Chain Theatre” was born. Performances were held at the Oakhurst Community Center, and the theme was – 19th Century Historical theatre and Melodrama. The community took immediate pride in the newly- formed troupe, and soon, it was obvious the players were outgrowing their space, and were ready for the next step — they needed their own building.
In 1972, the founding board members took a big chance each putting their own houses up as collateral to purchase the Snowline Bowling Alley, and convert it into a theatre. With unparalleled vision, this dedicated group re-vamped the old bowling alley, converted the lanes to an auditorium, “downdated” the Saloon, installed a few gift shops, and opened the doors.
In 1999, the Board of directors announced at the annual Awards Night Banquet that the final payment on the mortgage had been made — the Golden Chain Theatre now owned it’s facility outright.
It’s 2020 and we continue to grow, develop and improve. Golden Chain Theatre is dedicated to bringing its patrons the plays and musicals they want to see, along with keeping our tradition of Summer Melodrama and Traveling Shows part of who we are. In its 53rd season, GCT is thrilled to present a wide variety of quality live entertainment, promote fine arts education and to make a vibrant contribution to our community’s economy, culture and spirit.
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Golden Chain Theatre
42130 CA-41In 1967 a group of community members decided that Oakhurst needed something to get the tourists driving through town on their way to Yosemite National Park a reason to stop (and spend money) in our Mountain Village.
With the help of the current Chamber of Commerce, the “Golden Chain Theatre” was born. Performances were held at the Oakhurst Community Center, and the theme was – 19th Century Historical theatre and Melodrama. The community took immediate pride in the newly- formed troupe, and soon, it was obvious the players were outgrowing their space, and were ready for the next step — they needed their own building.
In 1972, the founding board members took a big chance each putting their own houses up as collateral to purchase the Snowline Bowling Alley, and convert it into a theatre. With unparalleled vision, this dedicated group re-vamped the old bowling alley, converted the lanes to an auditorium, “downdated” the Saloon, installed a few gift shops, and opened the doors.
In 1999, the Board of directors announced at the annual Awards Night Banquet that the final payment on the mortgage had been made — the Golden Chain Theatre now owned it’s facility outright.
It’s 2020 and we continue to grow, develop and improve. Golden Chain Theatre is dedicated to bringing its patrons the plays and musicals they want to see, along with keeping our tradition of Summer Melodrama and Traveling Shows part of who we are. In its 53rd season, GCT is thrilled to present a wide variety of quality live entertainment, promote fine arts education and to make a vibrant contribution to our community’s economy, culture and spirit.
Hiking & sightseeing
From a yelper:
"This was a really cool hike! I was worried because I went with my family (young siblings age 7 &9), and I wasn't sure if they would be able to handle it. THANKFULLY they loved it. It was very easy and we saw no mountain lions! The waterfall was also very pretty and the water was fresh to touch. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area. (It's an easy hike overall!) also, DO NOT USE THE YELP DIRECTIONS!!!! If you have the app maps from an IOS device use the directions from that app."
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Lewis Creek Trail
Cedar Valley DriveFrom a yelper:
"This was a really cool hike! I was worried because I went with my family (young siblings age 7 &9), and I wasn't sure if they would be able to handle it. THANKFULLY they loved it. It was very easy and we saw no mountain lions! The waterfall was also very pretty and the water was fresh to touch. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area. (It's an easy hike overall!) also, DO NOT USE THE YELP DIRECTIONS!!!! If you have the app maps from an IOS device use the directions from that app."
easy hike to the nice oasis.... you can go more to the top of the falls if you want, theres another deep pool but we stayed on the bottom deep pool. Rocks are very slippery, wear watershoes with good grip otherwise you will fall and it will hurt a lot! Bring bathing suit,towels and easy dry clothes. Bring floatie! Water is Always cold here but in the summer the hot sun helps. Bring sunscreen, shades and snacks but take your trash with you! Theres a parking lot that fits about 6 cars only. Trail goes to the left of the parking lot.
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Willow Creek Trailhead
Road 432easy hike to the nice oasis.... you can go more to the top of the falls if you want, theres another deep pool but we stayed on the bottom deep pool. Rocks are very slippery, wear watershoes with good grip otherwise you will fall and it will hurt a lot! Bring bathing suit,towels and easy dry clothes. Bring floatie! Water is Always cold here but in the summer the hot sun helps. Bring sunscreen, shades and snacks but take your trash with you! Theres a parking lot that fits about 6 cars only. Trail goes to the left of the parking lot.
A nice, short hike for those who want to have something to do before or after checking into the hotel for your Yosemite trip. The trail is uphill for about 20-25 minutes at a moderate pace, before going downhill slightly. There you will find "Glass Rock" where there is a lot of natural rock seating for you to enjoy the lake view. If you time it right, you can enjoy the sunset here, but make sure to bring a headlamp to assist with the return trip since it will be pretty dark by then. The hike uphill is grueling enough to make you squirm a little bit, but rewarding with a great view and seating. This area is really remote, with only a few road-side parking spots. To spot the "trailhead" look for the trail right next to the cut up logs. The trail is in average condition. Hopefully people can take better care of it by carrying out their own trash and adhere to "no trace" exploring.
Glass Rock
A nice, short hike for those who want to have something to do before or after checking into the hotel for your Yosemite trip. The trail is uphill for about 20-25 minutes at a moderate pace, before going downhill slightly. There you will find "Glass Rock" where there is a lot of natural rock seating for you to enjoy the lake view. If you time it right, you can enjoy the sunset here, but make sure to bring a headlamp to assist with the return trip since it will be pretty dark by then. The hike uphill is grueling enough to make you squirm a little bit, but rewarding with a great view and seating. This area is really remote, with only a few road-side parking spots. To spot the "trailhead" look for the trail right next to the cut up logs. The trail is in average condition. Hopefully people can take better care of it by carrying out their own trash and adhere to "no trace" exploring.
Food scene
FRENCH Restaurant
http://chateausureau.com/ernas-elderberry-house-restaurant/
Phone number
(559) 683-6800
48688 Victoria Ln Oakhurst, CA 93644
The Elderberry House, a 5-Diamond Restaurant is named for the elderberry bushes covering the surrounding grounds. "I have the simplest of tastes, I only want the best." These words, compliments of Oscar Wilde, can be found over the kitchen door at The Elderberry House Restaurant on the grounds of Château du Sureau. They seem to sum up the exquisite experience of dining at The Elderberry House and the adjacent Château, where the vast culinary talents of Executive Chef Robert Snyder now reign supreme. Our five-course prix fixe menu changes nightly. Chef Snyder features only local produce from Farmer's Markets from the area surrounding the Château.
History
Established in 1984.
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Erna's Elderberry House
48688 Victoria LnFRENCH Restaurant
http://chateausureau.com/ernas-elderberry-house-restaurant/
Phone number
(559) 683-6800
48688 Victoria Ln Oakhurst, CA 93644
The Elderberry House, a 5-Diamond Restaurant is named for the elderberry bushes covering the surrounding grounds. "I have the simplest of tastes, I only want the best." These words, compliments of Oscar Wilde, can be found over the kitchen door at The Elderberry House Restaurant on the grounds of Château du Sureau. They seem to sum up the exquisite experience of dining at The Elderberry House and the adjacent Château, where the vast culinary talents of Executive Chef Robert Snyder now reign supreme. Our five-course prix fixe menu changes nightly. Chef Snyder features only local produce from Farmer's Markets from the area surrounding the Château.
History
Established in 1984.
Phone number
(559) 658-3276
40282 CA-41 Ste 11 Oakhurst, CA 93644
Our favorite breakfast place in Oakhurst! Great food and service
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REV's Farm House
40282 CA-41Phone number
(559) 658-3276
40282 CA-41 Ste 11 Oakhurst, CA 93644
Our favorite breakfast place in Oakhurst! Great food and service
(559) 683-2272
54311 Rd 432 Bass Lake, CA 93604
Best Mexican restaurant in Bass Lake-- and Margaritas!
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Casa Velasco Mexican Restaurant
54311 Rd 432(559) 683-2272
54311 Rd 432 Bass Lake, CA 93604
Best Mexican restaurant in Bass Lake-- and Margaritas!
Sierra Seafood Specialties Llc
40134 Enterprise Dr(559) 683-3479
40134 Enterprise Dr Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 641-5550
54362 Rd 432 Bass Lake, CA 93604
Our favorite pizza place - in Bass Lake. Pizza is sooo good, freshly baked!
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Pines Village Bakery-Pizzeria
54362 Rd 432(559) 641-5550
54362 Rd 432 Bass Lake, CA 93604
Our favorite pizza place - in Bass Lake. Pizza is sooo good, freshly baked!
smokehouse41.com
(559) 642-2271
40713 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
At Smokehouse 41, we're paving the way for California-style BBQ. We love being a part of the great American BBQ traditions. We keep it simple: fresh ingredients, and a whole lotta love. Our meats are smoked daily for up to 14 hours on our outdoor smoker, and we handcraft our sauces and sides from scratch. Think twice-baked potato casserole, mac and cheese, locally sourced organic salad greens, and our famous jumbo sweet potato. Top it off with a glass of California wine or a local craft brew, and you've really got a meal to remember.
History
Established in 2017.
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Smokehouse 41 BBQ
40713 CA-41smokehouse41.com
(559) 642-2271
40713 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
At Smokehouse 41, we're paving the way for California-style BBQ. We love being a part of the great American BBQ traditions. We keep it simple: fresh ingredients, and a whole lotta love. Our meats are smoked daily for up to 14 hours on our outdoor smoker, and we handcraft our sauces and sides from scratch. Think twice-baked potato casserole, mac and cheese, locally sourced organic salad greens, and our famous jumbo sweet potato. Top it off with a glass of California wine or a local craft brew, and you've really got a meal to remember.
History
Established in 2017.
wildfigkitchen.com
(559) 658-3447
35300 Hwy 41 Ste 110 Coarsegold, CA 93614
Breakfast & brunch, burgers and sandwich. This is in Coarsegold historic town
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Wild Fig Kitchen
35300 CA-41wildfigkitchen.com
(559) 658-3447
35300 Hwy 41 Ste 110 Coarsegold, CA 93614
Breakfast & brunch, burgers and sandwich. This is in Coarsegold historic town
559) 683-0772
40093 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
Locally owned, good service, big servings! Try their zucchini fries.
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Pete's Place
40093 CA-41559) 683-0772
40093 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
Locally owned, good service, big servings! Try their zucchini fries.
Wine & food
Business website
idlehourwinery.com
Phone number
(559) 760-9090
41139 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
dle Hour Winery is the most eastern winery on the Madera wine trail, and they produce some excellent, award winning wines...more eclectic than mainstream, like vignonier, tannat, petit Verdot, etc...all excellent!
But wait, there's more...
The have a really good kitchen & open air patios which is all very Covid-safe, socially distanced tables, and picturesque as you're on the border of Yosemite & close to Bass Lake. They are open Thursday through Sunday. Great food, friendly staff & wonderful presentation!
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Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen
41139 CA-41Business website
idlehourwinery.com
Phone number
(559) 760-9090
41139 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
dle Hour Winery is the most eastern winery on the Madera wine trail, and they produce some excellent, award winning wines...more eclectic than mainstream, like vignonier, tannat, petit Verdot, etc...all excellent!
But wait, there's more...
The have a really good kitchen & open air patios which is all very Covid-safe, socially distanced tables, and picturesque as you're on the border of Yosemite & close to Bass Lake. They are open Thursday through Sunday. Great food, friendly staff & wonderful presentation!
OakhurstGrillandWhiskey41.com
(559) 641-2477
40530 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
Oakhurst Grill is a family friendly Restaurant with a variety of different cuisine. We offer Steak, Chicken, Pork, Pasta, Salads and Seafood. The Staff here at Oakhurst Grill serves thousands of people every year from all parts of the world.
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Oakhurst Grill
40530 CA-41OakhurstGrillandWhiskey41.com
(559) 641-2477
40530 Hwy 41 Oakhurst, CA 93644
Oakhurst Grill is a family friendly Restaurant with a variety of different cuisine. We offer Steak, Chicken, Pork, Pasta, Salads and Seafood. The Staff here at Oakhurst Grill serves thousands of people every year from all parts of the world.
Coffee Shop
Business website
reverentcoffee.com
Phone number (559) 683-7575
40120 Hwy 41 Ste C Oakhurst, CA 93644
Our favorite coffee shop in Oakhurst! We always order lattes and their bfast burritos. And great pastries too! Theyre closed on Sundays
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The Cool Bean Cafe
40120 CA-41Business website
reverentcoffee.com
Phone number (559) 683-7575
40120 Hwy 41 Ste C Oakhurst, CA 93644
Our favorite coffee shop in Oakhurst! We always order lattes and their bfast burritos. And great pastries too! Theyre closed on Sundays